ABOUT
Elevate Diamond Strategy is a growth strategy and execution independent advisory
and interim executive firm committed to helping organizations
achieve and accelerate top and bottom line profitable growth.
Michelle Diamond
Founder & CEO
Michelle Diamond, CEO of Elevate Diamond Strategy, a growth strategy and execution independent advisory, consulting, and interim executive business expansion firm recognized by Forbes Magazine (NEXT 1000), Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc., Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Los Angeles Business Journal, CEO Journal, CFO Magazine, and others, has 25+ years’ business strategy, general management, marketing, go-to-market, finance, audit, and operations experience.
Michelle has strong expertise in helping domestic and global high growth companies scale, scenario planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing diverse, yet innovative growth strategies and strategic plans for acceleration and long-term value creation, leading mergers and acquisitions (pre/post), identifying where to invest and then capitalizing on market opportunities through competitive advantage and differentiation, and in turnarounds/ restructuring to optimize costs and overall profitability.
Michelle is a growth expert, operational executive, and entrepreneur, who has worked on investor, Board, CEO/C-Suite, and SME issues for 65 organizations ranging from start-up, early/growth stage, small/middle market, private equity/venture capital, to Fortune 50 companies in 31 industries including CIGNA, Colgate-Palmolive, Elsevier, MetLife, Daimler, Dekra, NRG, Constellation Energy, Time Warner, and Club Med – just to name a few.
Her industry experience includes Automotive, Broadcasting (Television & Radio), Cable, Chemical, Consulting, Consumer Products, Dental, Education, Energy, Event, Financial Services, Food, Government, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Insurance, Medical Device, Music, Nonprofit, Packaging, Printing & Distribution, Private Equity/ Venture Capital, Professional Services, Publishing, Renewable Energy, Retail, Software, Technology, Travel, and Vision.
Prior to Elevate Diamond Strategy, Michelle worked for CIGNA, where she was the creator and Head, Competitive Intelligence for the $1B+ Group Insurance Division. Prior to that role, Michelle oversaw CIGNA’s $20M Printing & Distribution business (100+ employees), was Manager of Strategy for Accenture, and in Mergers & Acquisitions and Assurance and Business Advisory Services at Ernst & Young LLP. She also held various financial roles at Colgate-Palmolive Company, Citibank, and West Merchant Bank and was selected for Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble camps.
Michelle holds an MBA from Duke University, a BS from Morgan State University (Summa Cum Laude), and attended Wharton Executive Education. She is also a nonpracticing Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Michelle is a former Board President, a former member of Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB), and has led efforts and volunteered for the United Way, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity.
She was a speaker and facilitator for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), YearUp, Renaissance Executive Forums, INROADS, EY, Constellation Energy, and others, a frequent podcast guest, and a growth expert on radio shows, Accelerating Your Business™ (creator and host), Executive Leaders Radio, and The Marketing of Business.
Michelle is the author of the book, 10-Step Guide To Creating Your Own Growth Strategy For Your Company: The Secret To Unlocking The Mystery Of Achieving And Sustaining Profitable Growth.
She was also a winning contestant on the game show, People Puzzler, hosted by Leah Remini.
Michelle lives in Beverly Hills and enjoys sports, dance, entertaining, and travel.
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ABOUT
Since 2005, Elevate Diamond Strategy has worked on investor, Board, CEO/C-Suite, and small to middle market growth and business expansion issues, helping leaders of public and private companies:
- identify and capitalize on growth opportunities (organic/M&A)
- achieve or defend their competitive advantage
- think and act differently
At all stages -- whether companies are losing money, experiencing stagnant growth, need assistance managing and scaling rapid growth, or are seeking to grow exponentially.
Elevate improves your organization's ability in the short and long term to grow and expand faster and more profitably than it could on its own, while accelerating the speed to success.
Elevate works with companies ranging from start-up, early/ growth stage, small to middle market, private equity/ venture capital, to Fortune 50.
Michelle Diamond of Elevate Diamond Strategy also advises CEOs, business owners, and executives when they need a 'second set of eyes' and an unbiased point of view.
ELEVATE DIAMOND STRATEGY CREDO
Listen First
Elevate listens to you and meets your needs with customized, tailored solutions.
Make Complex Solutions Easy to Understand
Elevate believes solutions should be easily understood by all stakeholders, to enhance effectiveness in both the short and long term.
Operate with Integrity
Elevate only does work we know how to do and consistently strives to give you over and above what you need.
Care
We have a genuine interest in relationships and in seeing companies meet and exceed their strategic and growth goals.
Focus on Execution
Elevate begins with the end in mind, is results-oriented, and has a “get it done” mentality. We are not interested in pretty decks. “Strategies do not belong on a shelf.”
"The man who wins, is the man who thinks he can."
-Vince Lombardi
“Michelle immediately added value to our organization during our time of of post-acquisition integration and transition. Her focus on results and execution was displayed by doing whatever it took to get the job done and collaborating constructively with our internal stakeholders. Michelle immediately became a part of our team and quickly grasped the complexities of our business, making her a pleasure to work with. I am happy to recommend Michelle for future projects.”
"Michelle Diamond of Elevate Diamond Strategy satisfied the needs of our organization’s goals through helping us achieve our results. Her continued commitment to our flagship event shows her commitment to serve and her unwavering support of growing businesses.”
